Ward Manager

Mid And South Essex Nhs Foundation Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid And South Essex Nhs Foundation Trust in Basildon seeks a Ward Manager for the Kingswood ward on a fixed-term 12-month contract. You will lead and develop a team of nursing staff, promoting advanced nursing and teaching skills while delivering high standards of patient care across the ward.

The post carries 24-hour responsibility, requiring visionary leadership, professional management, and close liaison with other departments within the Trust.

Qualifications

• 2 years at band 6 acute ward
• Current NMC registration
• Evidence of computer literacy
• Desirable: governance, budget management and leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Carry 24 hour overall responsibility for the clinical area and participate in the management of the hospital in accordance with the Trust's Duty Coordinator policy.
• Act as an effective leader for all members of nursing staff, professionally and managerially.
• Manage the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of care in line with unit aims and philosophy.
• Maintain and develop high standards of care while planning ward-based and directorate teaching programs and assessing training needs with the Practice Education Facilitator Team.

Skills

Computer literacy

Job description

Job Summary

Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join us on a Fixed term contract as a Ward manager in our Kingswood ward.

You will be required to lead and develop a team of staff, promoting the development of advanced nursing and teaching skills within the ward, ensuring the team is dedicated to delivering excellent standards of care, throughout the patient's journey. You needs to be visionary and dynamic in driving the team forward in a rapid changing environment. The post holder will also be required to liaise closely with other departments within the Trust.

Main duties of the job

To carry 24 hour overall responsibility for the clinical area and participate in the management of the hospital in accordance with the Trust's Duty Coordinator policy.

Act as an effective leader both professionally and managerially for all members of nursing staff.

Be responsible for and manage the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of care, in conjunction with the unit's aims, objectives and philosophy.

Maintaining and developing high standards of care, whilst planning and implementing ward based and directorate teaching programs, assessing the training needs of nursing staff in conjunction with the Practice Education Facilitator Team.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details

Date posted: 14 August 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £49,387 a year

Per Annum Pro Rata for Part Time

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 390-DoM-BR-9856

Job locations: Basildon, Nethermayne, Basildon, SS16 5NL, United Kingdom

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• 2 years at band 6 acute ward
• evidence of computer literacy

Desirable

• experience of managing governance
• experience of managing finance/budget
• evidence of previous management experience
• evidence of completing leadership course

NMC registration

Essential

• Current NMC registration

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).